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Clydach

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About

Clydach ward lies in the Tawe Valley, north of Swansea city centre. The area is defined by the river and the surrounding steep, wooded hillsides. Historically shaped by industry, the ward includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and areas of green space along the valley floor. The community is served by several primary schools and local amenities, with housing comprising a mix of traditional terraced homes and more modern developments.

A prominent local feature is the large Mond Nickel Works site, a legacy of the area's industrial past. The Swansea Canal path runs through the ward, providing a route for walkers and cyclists. The landscape is a blend of post-industrial land and natural woodland, particularly on the valley slopes. Clydach maintains its own distinct identity separate from the contiguous urban areas to the south.

Area overview

On average Clydach has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clydach is £43,498 per year. The median sale price in Clydach is £170,000 (around £187 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,000 and £233,750. Clydach is home to around 8,494 people, with a population density of about 253.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clydach Population
8,494
Population density
253.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.32(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(+7%)
Public order
10.95(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+4%)
Other theft
3.65(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,019
94.42%
Other White
143
1.68%
Indian
49
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.49%
Irish
36
0.42%
Total population: 8,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,940
27.96%
No qualifications
1,476
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,495
39.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
12.59%
Social rents from council
470
12.51%
Other social rented
195
5.19%
Total households: 3,757

Property prices in Clydach

Median price: £170,000
Price per sq ft: £187
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £142K – £234K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£282,500£214
Semi-Detached46£172,500£189
Terraced25£148,000£176
Flats1£76,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clydach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£113,500£98,000
2017£185,000£109,000£97,000
2018£231,750£116,000£90,000
2019£185,998£116,000£111,500
2020£197,500£107,500£110,000
2021£238,000£127,000£120,000
2022£263,000£153,500£125,000
2023£270,000£152,500£106,500
2024£248,750£162,750£136,000
2025£315,000£160,000£146,500
2026£280,000£177,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£111£89
2017£157£127£105
2018£155£129£103
2019£182£129£114
2020£204£125£115
2021£192£144£124
2022£216£180£139
2023£203£153£157
2024£232£186£148
2025£242£174£168
2026£230£200£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clydach in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Clydach ward.

Local councillors

Brigitte Jane Rowlands

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Gordon David Walker

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Matthew Bailey

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

All postcodesin Clydach

SA65TA

Clydach Road

SA65NJ

The Birches

SA66PD

Clydach

SA66PQ

Blaen Cilau

SA65LN

High Street

SA65QU

Enid Road

SA65LS

Waverly Close

SA65BQ

Garth Road

SA65LD

Ffordd Abiah